Haunted by the loss of his mother and sister, Han Alister journeys south to begin his schooling at Mystwerk House in Oden’s Ford. But leaving the Fells doesn’t mean danger isn’t far behind. Han is hunted every step of the way by the Bayars, a powerful wizarding family set on reclaiming the amulet Han stole from them. And Mystwerk House has dangers of its own. There, Han meets Crow, a mysterious wizard who agrees to tutor Han in the darker parts of sorcery—but the bargain they make is one Han may regret.

Meanwhile, Princess Raisa ana’Marianna runs from a forced marriage in the Fells, accompanied by her friend Amon and his triple of cadets. Now, the safest place for Raisa is Wein House, the military academy at Oden's Ford. If Raisa can pass as a regular student, Wein House will offer both sanctuary and the education Raisa needs to succeed as the next Gray Wolf queen.

The Exiled Queen is an epic tale of uncertain friendships, cut-throat politics, and the irresistible power of attraction.

Quotes & Awards

… a well-thought-out fantasy …”—School Library Journal

Listener Opinions

by Krista | 1/25/2014

" it was soooo good!!!!!!! aaaaaa i cant wait for the next one to read!!!!! but i do have to say i got tired of Han a little many times i just wanted to read Raisa's point of view but overall it was great!!!!! "

by Chloe | 1/24/2014

" A great sequel to the Seven Realms series! I think Chima is excellent for coming up with all these ideas for her story. I loved every moment of the Exiled Queen and can't wait for another book featuring Hans and Raisa. One more thing, I love it how where ever they go Hans and Raisa always seem to bump into each other... :) "

by Lindsay | 1/23/2014

" So, I found I am bugged by all the soap opera relationships between characters. "

by Tom | 1/19/2014

" This was a great Book!! the only part i disliked was the cliffhanger ending! "

" This is a great series. It reminds me a little of Whalen's The Thief series. The characters are really well done and there is a great balance of intrigue, frustration and revelation. I can't wait to get the next one from the library. "

Nichole | 1/1/2014

" 3.5 because I didn't like the ending. I'll update this review later. "

Carrie | 12/31/2013

" I absolutely loved this book! Chima continues to impress me making book two even better than the first book. I love the twists and turns of the plot and the way the characters change, adapt and grow. I am only saddened to see that I am going to have to wait until September to read the third one! "

Sasha | 12/1/2013

" I really enjoyed the continuation of the story and to see the growth and development of the characters. It's a captivating story that keeps me interested. I didn't like the abrupt ending to the story or the cliffhanger into the next. "

Rosey | 11/22/2013

" I really loved book #1. Book #2 started out right where the first one left off. I was excited to see Cuffs and Risa finally meet but they really didn't until later in the book. I got kind of bored when the kids were in school. Good ending, which will make book #3 exciting. "

Q. | 9/14/2013

" I am loving this series more and more. A great sequel to the first book, looking forward to the next one. "

Kristy Lacey | 7/17/2013

" This series just keeps getting better. I'm enjoying all of the characters and I'm wondering what will happen next. Excited to read the next one. "

Rita | 1/20/2013

" I probably would've given this 4.5 stars if I could, but as it is, I'm giving it four stars. "

amber | 11/22/2012

" Yes it was a good book but it took me at least 100 pages to remember what happened in the first one. "

Chakara | 11/7/2012

" Pretty good didn't get anything settled though. Review to come . "

Michael Love | 11/1/2012

" I really enjoy this series, and I think Cinda is an excellent writer. This is a book you wont want to put down. I look forward to the final book in the Seven Realms series. "

Mary Petit | 6/5/2012

" I am going to be sooo lost when I finish the last one, I love this series! "

Brandielle | 4/2/2012

" I like the characters in this story but I get really tired of 2nd books in a trilogy that are almost throw away books. Ready for the third book. "

Jo | 9/27/2011

" still really liking Cinda Chima, but getting a little "wizard-ed" out. Maybe I better pace myself. Plus I'd rather wait til a whole series is already released. Bummer to find out the 3rd of the 4-book series doesn't come out til Sept. 2011. I hate waiting. "

Displaa | 6/27/2011

" LOVE IT can't wait for the next novel!!!
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Carolyn | 6/20/2011

" I can't believe I have to wait for #3! I stayed up late to finish it last night. I love this series!
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Celise | 6/17/2011

" One of the best books ever! I love the characters in the books, especially Raisa.
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Alyssa | 6/14/2011

" Not as good as the first one, I think. This book was more introspective than the previous one. It gives you a lot more insight into the characters, especially the "villians", but it wasn't as wowing as the one before. Still great and leaving me dying for the next one!
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Michellebody | 6/9/2011

" I loved this book! I just couldn't put the book down! This is really a great series. I love the action, the twists and the turns. There's never a dull moment and it just sucks you in from beginning to end.
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Erum | 6/5/2011

" Lies pile, romance sparks, and the next book is so far away!
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Rachael | 5/26/2011

" Awesome book, great characters amazing plot and a little bit of romance to top it off.
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Jake | 5/23/2011

" Slow beginning, picked up in the end
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Christy | 5/22/2011

" I sometimes enjoy fantasy:) this was a good read
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Sherri | 5/8/2011

" This was a great book. I am a little impatient though and am really hoping for a happy ending for Raisa and Han. I am so sad that the next book doesn't come out until September, I just might go a little crazy waiting!!!
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Russell | 5/2/2011

" Another great book. I can't wait for the next one to come out in September.
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